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- Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is a Norway-based global shipping and logistics company specializing in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics. The company operates approximately 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes across six continents, supported by a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centers, and seven marine terminals. Its core products and services include ocean transportation for cars, trucks, buses, rolling equipment, and breakbulk cargo; global factory-to-dealer vehicle transport solutions; inland logistics services including processing, inspection, repair, assembly, customization, and transport of machines and vehicles to meet end-customer needs. Wallenius Wilhelmsen also offers ship management services such as crewing, technical services, and digital solutions.
The company serves automotive manufacturers, construction and agricultural equipment producers, and markets globally with significant revenue derived from the Americas, Europe, and other regions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen maintains operations through multiple subsidiaries and a workforce of around 9,500 employees in 28 countries.
Recent major changes include a strategic expansion with a 20-year lease agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority in Brunswick, Georgia, enhancing its US East Coast presence. It has also expanded processing capacity with two new container processing centers in Tacoma, Washington, and Houston, Texas, adding significant space for high-value original equipment manufacturer (OEM) containerized machines. The company updated its strategy in 2024 to focus on becoming a leading integrated supply chain partner, emphasizing growth in supply chain management, digital solutions, inland transportation, and sustainable logistics. This strategic shift aims to enhance competitiveness, deliver integrated and transparent solutions to customers, and leverage synergies across its shipping, terminals, and processing businesses.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen continues to innovate in ocean transportation through a modern fleet of over 50 versatile RoRo vessels capable of carrying a diverse range of cargo from automotive to construction and mining machinery, combined with inland logistics services designed to meet complex customer requirements globally. The company is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker WAWI.OL.